CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 13, 2015

If you’re looking for something special for your restaurant’s walls and flooring that can stand up to high traffic while also being resistant to water, food and drink spills, and environmental damage, take a look at beautiful cement tile. Reminiscent of century-old Encaustic Tiles, cement tiles have been handcrafted by artisans for decades.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Diamonds look great in jewelry and diamond shapes look great in cement tiles. At Granada Tile , we offer a host of cement tiles that feature diamond designs. Countless clients have installed this wonderful tile design in everything from cement tile back splashes to bathroom wall tiles—it’s that versatile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Kengo Kuma & Associates employs over 150 architects in Tokyo and Paris, who design unique projects worldwide.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Introduction to Kitchen Tile Designs The kitchen , where timeless meets contemporary, can be transformed by tiles. They are more than functional; they are the essence of style and the pop of color that breathes life into every kitchen’s interior design. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Introduction to Kitchen Tile Designs The kitchen , where timeless meets contemporary, can be transformed by tiles. They are more than functional; they are the essence of style and the pop of color that breathes life into every kitchen’s interior design. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 7, 2013

From now till October 11, if you’re a designer or architect or other design professional, make sure you head over to Interior Design and vote for Granada Tile in the magazine’s Best of Year Awards. Granada Tile’s Stripes Group is up for a Best of Year Award from Interior Design magazine.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. What a great space and design! Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! I asked Mark, " How did you find this cement tile pattern, and why did you decide to work with Avente? Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched its new Elevated Elements program that offers commercial professionals on-trend tile designs in versatile neutrals designed for the aesthetic and durability needs of commercial spaces. These colors, sizes and shapes reflect the level of sophisticated design needed in today’s commercial arena.”.

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Garden State Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The same way jewelry accentuates an outfit, a powder room can enhance your interior designs. Garden State Tile has highlighted some of our favorite ways to give your small space some big personality with tile and stone. Design by Saiman Designs. Credit: Project by Ellsworth Design Build. PULLING IN PATTERN.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Whether it’s brick, wood, cement or stone, we love that this hard-wearing and low maintenance material is providing the latest interior design looks for less. So, what is terrazzo?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Image: Visual Resource Art glass backsplash According to Katy Brut, interior design consultant at New York Furniture Outlets, “The newest and freshest trend in kitchen interior design is to use uncommon materials, such as metal panels, glass and ceramics.” The latest generation of stone can realistically mimic wood.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Geometrics are trending in 2024 so heres a little interior inspo and some tiles to match! 1) Moroccan Stars Go for gorgeous Moroccan design with a repeat motif in varying shades. Get the look with Zellige Medina From Mainzu , Moroccan Encaustic Cement Pattern 19C from Best Tile , or Spanish//Moroccan Style No.18

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Handmade cement tile by Tiles Couture.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Lots of patterned tiles! Tile Returns to Its Artisanal Roots.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Earth tones and floral patterns are sure fire design choices to evoke feelings of union with Mother Earth within an interior space. To round out the collection, unique decos capture a botanical twist for a soft, biophilic design. To round out the collection, unique decos capture a botanical twist for a soft, biophilic design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. In honor of this wonderful month of March, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects! Go Green with cement tiles!

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. Social Media Training.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Maple Leaf Imprint Tile (8"x8").

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

Years of white-on-white design and maximialist furnishings are giving way to a more organic style. Check out what’s trending to see if your design plans are on point. Image: KP Designs and Associates The return of the sunroom A popular design feature in the ’90s, sunrooms slowly went the way of the dinosaur.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile backsplashes. • Stone tiles with metal insets.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 6, 2013

ASID LA | Dwell Labs Designer Tour. As part of Dwell on Design, in Los Angeles, in conjunction with ASID Los Angeles and LA Design Magazine, I was invited to attend a VIP Tour of Dwell Labs LA. In each location we were allowed to tour each residence, meet the interior designers and discover how they brought their vision to life.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. A colorful pattern: Monte Cristi Cement Tile. A colorful pattern: Ocoa Cement Tile. A colorful pattern: Melilla Cement Tile. The owners chose a colorful cement tile pattern for the backsplash. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal.

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